In a statement released on Tuesday by his Senior Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President pledged to intensify the fight against banditry with the deployment of advanced military hardware, including surveillance drones and modern security gadgets.
Tinubu reassured Nigerians that the nation’s security challenges are not insurmountable. He emphasized that his administration is actively reviewing strategies to restore peace, with a particular focus on grassroots-level security.
One of the key measures being considered is the establishment of state police and the upgrade of forest guards—a move that could help security agencies adapt to local terrains, culture, and community needs more effectively.
The President further directed that security agencies must now provide daily feedback on operations in Katsina, ensuring accountability and swift responses to threats.
“The security challenges that we are facing are surmountable. I have today directed all the security agencies to energize further and look at the strategies. We have approved the additional acquisition of drones,” Tinubu stated.
With these measures, the federal government aims to provide stronger backing to security forces, reduce banditry, and bring lasting peace to affected communities.
